OWNER’S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3000 PSI / 2.5 GPM Trigger Start Portable ™ PRESSURE WASHER MODEL NUMBER 76522 10006 Santa Fe Springs Road SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 Important Safety Instructions USA / 1-877-338-0999 MADE IN CHINA are included in this manual.
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Introduction Accessories Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Champion Power Equipment manufactures and sells Equipment pressure washer . CPE designs and builds accessories designed to help you get the most from pressure washers to strict specifications . With proper your purchase .
76522 ENGLISH MANUAl CONVENTIONS This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of information . The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in operating and owning power equipment . Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of serious injury or death .
76522 ENGLISH SAfETy RUlES WARNING WARNING Read this manual thoroughly before operating your Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock . pressure washer . Failure to follow instructions could When servicing the pressure washer: result in serious injury or death . Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot contact the plug .
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76522 ENGLISH SAfETy RUlES DANGER WARNING Fuel and fuel vapors are highly flammable and Rapid retraction of the starter cord will pull hand and extremely explosive . arm towards the engine faster than you can let go . Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death . Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, Unintentional startup can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration .
76522 ENGLISH CONTROlS AND fEATURES Read this owner’s manual before operating your pressure washer . Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features . Save this manual for future reference . Pressure Washer High Pressure Hose Hanger – Used to hold high Oil Filler Cap –...
76522 ENGLISH CONTROlS AND fEATURES Utility Panel Ignition Switch – Used to start or stop the Garden Hose Input – Used to connect water supply pressure washer . to unit . Trigger Start ™ Switch – Automatic ON/OFF Quick Connect Nozzle Storage – Used to store technology .
76522 ENGLISH CONTROlS AND fEATURES Trigger Start Operation ™ Note: When the Trigger Start switch is in the “disabled” position, the gun trigger will not start or stop the engine . This pressure washer is equipped with a patent pending The water supply must be connected and turned “ON”...
76522 ENGLISH ASSEMbly Install the Support leg Your pressure washer requires some assembly . This unit ships from our factory without oil . It must be properly 1 . Attach the support leg to the pressure washer frame serviced with fuel and oil before operation . with cap screws (M8x16) and nuts (M8) .
76522 ENGLISH ASSEMbly Attach the Hose Hanger Install the Hoses 1 . Slide Hose Hanger over the top of frame (recoil side) . Attach the Pressure Gun 2 . Align Hose Hanger with mounting points on frame . 3 . Slide the bolt (M8x40) through the mount point on 1 .
76522 ENGLISH ASSEMbly Add Engine Oil Add Engine Oil Cont’d. CAUTION DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil . Damage to the pressure washer as a result of failure to follow these instructions will void your warranty .
76522 ENGLISH ASSEMbly Add fuel Add fuel Cont’d. 1 . Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded fuel with a NOTE minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content Our engines work well with 10% or less ethanol of less than 10% by volume . blend fuels .
76522 ENGLISH OPERATION Pressure Washer location Starting the Engine Cont’d. This pressure washer must have at least five feet of NOTE clearance from combustible material . Leave at least three feet of clearance on all sides of the pressure Keep choke lever in “Choke” position for only 1 washer to allow for adequate cooling, maintenance and pull of the recoil starter .
76522 ENGLISH OPERATION Distance from Cleaning Surface Thermal Relief Valve (TRV) The distance between the spray nozzle and the cleaning This pressure washer uses a pump that is equipped surface affects the impact force of the water . The with an automatic thermal relief valve . The thermal relief valve will automatically open after approximately 2 impact force of the water increases as the minutes passing, without the pulling of the gun trigger,...
76522 ENGLISH OPERATION Operating Tips System flush After using detergents, flush the suction system by placing CAUTION the detergent suction tube into a bucket of clean water . Never operate your pressure washer without water . WARNING NEVER turn the water supply off before turning the CAUTION engine/motor off .
To alleviate high altitude issues other than the natural NOTE power loss, Champion Power Equipment can provide a If the engine will not be used for a period of two (2) weeks high altitude carburetor main jet . The alternative main...
76522 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE The owner/operator is responsible for all periodic Oil Cont’d. maintenance . NOTE WARNING Once oil has been added, a visual check should show oil about 1-2 threads from running out of the fill hole . Never operate a damaged or defective pressure washer .
. operating in adverse conditions . Contact our help line at 1-877-338-0999 to locate the nearest Champion Power Equipment certified service dealer for your maintenance needs . Every 8 hours or daily...
76522 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Storage battery For short and long-term storage, please follow these This product is equipped with an automatic battery guidelines . charging circuit . The battery will receive charging voltage when the engine is running . The battery will NOTE maintain a proper charge if the unit is used on a regular basis (about once every two weeks) .
76522 ENGLISH MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Pressure Washer Storage 1 . Allow the pressure washer to cool completely before storage . 2 . Turn off the fuel supply at the fuel valve . 3 . Clean the pressure washer according to the instructions in the Maintenance section .
76522 ENGLISH TROUblESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Pressure washer will not start No fuel Add fuel Faulty spark plug Replace spark plug Pressure washer will not start; Low oil level Fill crankcase to the proper level Pressure washer starts but runs Place pressure washer on a flat, level roughly surface...
76522 ENGLISH Parts list Part Number Description Part Number Description 1 .819 .0510 Screw M5×10 2 .06 .015 Clamp Right Angle Connector 122 .072000 .00 Fuel Meter Assembly 254 .250501 .01 (M22-M22) 24 .070800 .00 Reversal Valve 254 .250100 .06 Water Hose(5 .9in) 2 .06 .006 Clamp...
– Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc . Warranty Qualifications – Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc . Champion Power Equipment (CPE) will register this – Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and warranty upon receipt of your Warranty Registration Card and a copy of your sales receipt from one of CPE’s retail...
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The United States Environment Protection Agency (U.S. EPA.) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Emission Control System Warranty Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with both the U.S. EPA and state of California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission regulations.
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
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You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.